Adalay Wilson

Adalay Wilson is Vice President of Programs at UMFS, where she’s worked since 1989. She has more than 35 years of experience developing and directing successful programs and initiatives in the nonprofit and public sectors and provides leadership, strategic direction, and vision for statewide community-based services and grant programs. Adalay previously served UMFS as Associate Vice President of Programs, Adoption Director, Regional Center Director, and Treatment Foster Care Supervisor.

Adalay has a passion for supporting the strengths of children, teens, and families through services that promote prevention, preservation, reunification, and Kinship Care. She has extensive experience in program management, budgeting, child protection, child welfare, mental health, counseling, grant administration, collaborative partnerships, and community relations.

After earning her bachelor’s of social work from Virginia State University, Adalay went on to earn her master’s of social work from Norfolk State University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and past president of the Virginia Association of Licensed Child Placing Agencies. Adalay currently serves on the Chesterfield Community Policy and Management Team, Child Welfare Advisory Committee, and the Three Branch Appropriate Foster Care Placement and Prevention Services workgroups.